TOP STORIES: Thursday, June 21

IndyCar Series 2012 mid-season review

Six different winners from four different teams suggests that the DW12 has indeed leveled the playing field. But what have been the strengths and weaknesses of the teams and drivers? Here's the half-term report, by RACER editor David Malsher.
 

Oriol Servia's blog: Surging from nowhere

"We've grabbed a lot of attention the last few races because of the number of cars we've passed on race day. I like that; it's a metaphor for the progress I feel is being made by Dreyer & Reinbold Racing since we got a Chevrolet engine and a partnership with Panther Racing."
 

INSIGHT: Learning and exploring on a maiden Le Mans voyage

RACER guest contributor Melissa Eickhoff shares the experience of learning, exploring, and taking in all Le Mans has to offer over 24 hours.
 

More breaking news

F1

Alonso plays down Vettel speculation

Fernando Alonso says he is not wasting too much time thinking about potential future teammates, as he downplayed speculation linking Sebastian Vettel with Ferrari.
 
F1

Hamilton expects tough contract talks

Lewis Hamilton is anticipating tough negotiations with McLaren over a new contract to run from the start of next year.
 
ALMS

ALMS to explore natural gas fuel with Patrick Racing

Renowned former Indy car team owner Pat Patrick and longtime team manager Jim McGee to develop potential esearch and develop natural gas as an alternative fuel for the Series' Prototype Challenge cars.
 
Sprint Cup

NASCAR makes further aero tweak

NASCAR has announced further technical changes to Sprint Cup cars in an effort to enhance overtaking and prevent teams from getting unfair advantages with their mechanical setups.
 
IndyCar

Kanaan, Viso to get engine penalties

Tony Kanaan and EJ Viso have both been given 10-place grid penalties for this weekend's IndyCar Series race at Iowa after their KV Racing Technology squad opted to change the Chevrolet engines in both drivers' cars.
 
F1

Schumacher talks down victory chances

Michael Schumacher believes talk of him being able to win this weekend's European Grand Prix is too optimistic.
 
V8 Supercar

Villeneuve to race in V8 Supercars

Jacques Villeneuve will get a surprise V8 Supercars outing in the next round in Townsville on July 6-8 to fill in for Greg Murphy on the Kelly Racing Holden team.
 
F1

Raikkonen: Lack of win disappointing

Kimi Raikkonen says he cannot help but feel disappointed with his results in recent races having been in a position to win earlier this season.
 
F1

Vettel flattered by Domenicali's praise

Sebastian Vettel says he is flattered by Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali's suggestion that he and Fernando Alonso could work well together.
 
F1

Gribkowsky: I accepted Ecclestone bribes

Gerhard Gribkowsky, the banker at the center of the corruption case relating to the sale of Formula 1, has confessed that he received bribes from the sport's commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone.
 
WRC

Block: WRC format hurts privateers

Ken Block says the current World Rally Championship regulations are hampering his chances of developing as a driver.
 
F1

Massa: I can be the eighth winner

Felipe Massa has no doubts that he has the potential to become the Formula 1 season's eighth winner following his improved form in recent races.
 
WRC

Latvala leads New Zealand qualifying

Ford driver Jari-Matti Latvala won the qualifying stage on Rally New Zealand, and reckons it could be one of the most important of the season.
 

Anniversaries

RACER DIARY: Nick Craw

November 14, 2012

Congrats to the president of ACCUS, who celebrates a birthday a few days before his efforts to bring F1 back to the U.S. are realized at Austin's Circuit of The Americas.
 


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Racing on TV, June 22-24

F1 at Valencia; IndyCar in Iowa; NASCAR at Sonoma and Road America.
 

Put In Focus on your wall

A variety of archival prints from Rick Graves' stunning "In Focus" racecar photos shoots for RACER are now available.
 


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